Peter Gross is a seasoned leader, holding key positions such as Chairman of the Board at Cato and serving as a Member of the Board at Chilldyne, Inc. and Edgevana Inc. He also functions as the Managing Partner at PMG ASSOCIATES, INC. His advisory roles extend to prestigious institutions like SMU Lyle School of Engineering and UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. With a diverse portfolio spanning corporate and philanthropic realms, Peter exemplifies an unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

Peter Gross previously served as a member of the board of directors at Polar Power Inc. and Energy Internet Corporation, as well as within the Mission Critical Systems group at Bloom Energy, a leading manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells. Prior to his tenure at Bloom, he held the position of Managing Partner for HP’s Carbon, Power, and Critical Facilities Services, overseeing strategic technology planning and business development. Peter co-founded and served as CEO of EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Inc., a premier consulting and engineering firm dedicated to data center design and operations. His leadership was instrumental in the company’s rapid growth, culminating in its acquisition by HP in 2007.

Recognized as a thought leader in mission-critical information and infrastructure design, Peter has authored numerous technical papers and is a frequent speaker at international events. His expertise encompasses mission-critical facilities, high-reliability design, energy, and sustainability, with over 25 years of experience in engineering and power systems design for data centers, trading floors, and telecommunications facilities.

Peter has been instrumental in pioneering innovative concepts within the data center industry, including the HP modular, pre-fabricated FlexDC product, and co-awarded a patent for Direct Current power distribution topology. Presently, he is focused on revolutionizing data center architecture through the integration of fuel cells.

Prior to his role at EYP MCF, Peter served as Chief Engineer at Teledyne Inet and was a partner at PRK Associates. Throughout his career, he has managed projects for numerous Fortune 500 companies and public sector clients.

Peter’s contributions have been recognized with the 2010 Data Center Dynamics “Outstanding Contribution to the Industry” award. A Senior IEEE Member and Registered Professional Engineer in multiple states, Peter co-founded the Critical Power Coalition, advocating for improved electric power reliability and quality in both public and private sectors. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and an MBA from California State University.